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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.64, 302.82 and 180.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.64, 302.82 and 180.16 is: 248.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.64 : 302.82 = 180.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.64/302.82 = 180.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.64x = 302.82 × 180.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.64x = 54,556.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,556.05/219.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.39

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